Is Travis Hunter playing tonight? Why Jaguars star is off to quiet start vs. Chiefs

Mike Moraitis

Is Travis Hunter playing tonight? Why Jaguars star is off to quiet start vs. Chiefs image

It's hard to know what to expect from Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter, who has seen a mixed role early on in his career.

Hunter has played some defense along with his role as a wide receiver, but he hasn't produced much on offense for Jacksonville with just 118 receiving yards and no touchdowns over his first four games.

Hunter is predictably off to a quiet start in Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Here's a look at what's going on.

Is Travis Hunter playing tonight?

UPDATE: We're on the board!

Hunter made his first catch (and a nifty move) on the Jags' fourth drive. It went for 12 yards and a first down.

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UPDATE: Hunter is getting snaps on offense, but still no passes coming his way from Lawrence.

Here's to hoping drive No. 4 is the one.

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UPDATE: We are through two drives and still no target for Hunter.

Meanwhile, Brian Thomas Jr., Travis Etienne and Dyami Brown each have a target, with Brown and Thomas bringing them in for catches.

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Yes, Hunter is playing but no pass has been thrown his way yet. He did receive at least one snap on defense thus far.

Jacksonville failed to move the chains on the first drive and the only pass quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw was to running back Travis Etienne.

We'll see if Hunter can get going on the next drive.

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Mike Moraitis

Mike Moraitis is a freelance writer who covers the NFL for the Sporting News. Over his nearly two decades covering sports, Mike has also worked for Bleacher Report, USA TODAY and FanSided. He hates writing in the third person.